Top Arts
About Top Arts
Top Arts is an annual exhibition at the Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia that provides a platform for emerging artists from across the state to showcase their skills, enthusiasm, and creativity. The exhibition highlights the increasingly innovative use of materials and techniques employed by students completing the VCE studies of Art Making and Exhibiting and Art Creative Practice. Top Arts is presented in partnership with The National Gallery of Victoria.
Top Arts 2026 took place from Friday 13 March to Sunday 19 July 2026 at the Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia.
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Selection Process
Top Arts is managed by the National Gallery Victoria (NGV). Enquiries regarding application, shortlisting and selection should be directed to the NGV Learn team at ngvenquiries@ngv.vic.gov.au
Access
The NGV welcome all visitors and offer access services that may improve your experience at the museum. For further information about access at the NGV go to the museum’s Accessibility page, or email seasonofexcellence@education.vic.gov.au
Public programs
The NGV offers a variety of public programs. For further information on public programs at the NGV go to the gallery’s ‘Whats On’ page.
Education programs
The National Gallery Victoria (NGV) offers a range of informative and interactive education programs that support student and teacher professional learning. This includes introductory talks, folio viewings, sessions with exhibitors, educators and gallery professionals. Top Arts education programs will be made available on the NGV Learn website.